The WWOMB is starting a new thing called "Beta Connection", to connect writer s with people who are betas. In order to do this, we need betas to step forward and edit their profiles to include what fandoms they are willing to beta in, an d what their beta strongpoints are (i.e. spelling, grammar, characterization, et c). Please click here to update your profile and let people know if you're willing t o beta, for what fandoms, and what your strong suit is!

We are running a new contest on the Squidge.org Facebook Page to guess the number of stories submitted to The WWOMB during all of 2012. This is the number of stories, not the number of chapters. Contest runs from now, March 5th until 11:59PM Pacific on March 10th. All you have to do is to "Like" Squidge.org on Facebook (at this link) and then submit your guess to the official contest thread at this link. Closest guess (either right on, over or under - whatever number is closest) will win at $50 iTunes, Amazon.com, or CafePress gift certificate!

Yes, we were delayed for 3 months due to real life issues again, but here we go! But the winners for December 2011, and January and February 2012 have been drawn, and are below. Winners will be contacted asap so they can claim their prize! Want more information on the contest? Click here for details. And watch this space for new winners listed every month!

December 2011 Winners:

We normally do not do things like this, b ut the current situation is much too dangerous for us to not say anything.

Do you enjoy being a member of the WWOMB? Authors, do you like writing? Readers, are you glad to have access to The WWOMB and s imilar websites? We know we love it.

But if the current "Protect Intellectual Property" bill in Congress passes, we will be forced to shut down. Not just The WWOMB, but all of Squidge.org. Why? Fanfiction, by definition, is fiction based on another person's work. The ProtectIP b ill will prevent anyone from hosting said work. Which means all of Squidge.org, including Peja's Wonderful World of Makebeli eve, and sites like LiveJournal.com, Dreamwidth.org, and Youtube.com will also be forced to either shut down, or risk violating the Protect IP act.

If you are in the United States, we strongly urge you to read up on Protect IP. The best site with all information is AmericanCensorship.org. Go there. Read up. Contact your Congressional delegation. And lets defeat this horrid bill! Or, do nothing, and we'll be forced to shut down. It truly is your choice to make!

We have just completely redone WWOMBTube. You can now upload podfic to the MP3 section, your favorite fan video in the videos section, and images in the pictures section. Huzzah!

Head over to http://www.squidge.org/peja/phpmotion to see what all is available. All existing WWOMB members that have a valid email address already have an account on WWOMBTube. You simply need to click on the WWOMBTube Account Login section and input your email address in the "Send New Password" section, and the system will send you a password. Then you can login and use all the facilities.

Questions? Email us at wwombtube@squidge.org

Want to chat with like-minded WWOMB visitors and authors? Simply click here to visit the WWOMB Chat Server via your web browser, hosted on Squidge.org.